Which PT style do you think is more effective, FM 21-20 or FM 7-22 - when it comes to APFT results?

2016-04-02T22:04:07-04:00

Being part of the era of both 21-20 and 7-22 PT, both have their pros and cons to it. I think that 21-20 PT was more geared around and has the ability to be more effective in APFT results than 7-22 PT. I also think that PT should be conducted at the discretion of the unit leadership - based on the conditioning of the Soldiers in that unit. If this was done, PT would be more appreciated by all.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2016 10:06 PM

2016-04-02T22:06:43-04:00

21-20!is my preferred. I agree units should have the ability to choose according to their needs.

Response by SFC Wade W. made Apr 2 at 2016 10:24 PM

2016-04-02T22:24:24-04:00

During my time it was 21-20 but as leaders we integrated many things into our PT. Mountain biking, many team sports type of programs. I loved soccer in MOPP or with body armor. Many long runs through the countryside's. Most of our PT while on base was geared towards friendly competition, team v team, etc. And then using a deck of cards for events or round robin style. I never did like the fall-in, extend to the left style for anything other than stretching.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2016 11:50 PM

2016-04-02T23:50:01-04:00

FM 21-20 it gave leaders a lot of room to find the pt plan that would best fit there unit and there mission. Like in PLDC we had to use 21-20 to make a pt plan when I went to ALC with 7-22 it was memorize these 31 different exercises in order.

Response by SSG Craig Thompson made Apr 3 at 2016 4:13 PM

2016-04-03T16:13:18-04:00

As of now, I think we should combine both. There are some good things in FM 7-22. However, if we are going to stick with the same PT test, then we should stick with what actually helps. I also think that PT should be held a the lowest level, meaning Team PT or Squad PT. I think the results can be better.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2016 7:37 AM

2016-04-04T07:37:44-04:00

SFC Randy Purham If I only did PRT from FM 7-22 I would be lucky to get a 200 on the APFT, luckily that's not the case. And FM 21-20 was not much better anyway, a lot of running 3 times a week and 2 days of whatever people could come up with. What we need is a good, challenging pt program for everyone, not a PRT system made to barely maintain some fitness.